Budget Build '78 KZ1000
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
02 Dec 2012 20:29
Hi Doug
Once I have the new brace welded, I will cut the old brace off. This should minimize any warpage during the process. This will also give me room for some shock mounts on top of the arm. (It would be kind of a wild look with both braces thou.........
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Once I have the new brace welded, I will cut the old brace off. This should minimize any warpage during the process. This will also give me room for some shock mounts on top of the arm. (It would be kind of a wild look with both braces thou.........
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Cheers Shannon
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
02 Dec 2012 22:08
Id say that swingarm would be plenty strong without either brace
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
27 Dec 2012 22:56
Hi all, been away for a while but still making some progress on the KZ. here are some pics of what I've been doing.
Got the USD's moded/installed
Mocked up the rear sets. thinking about changing the location of the rear master cylinder.(relocate it closer to pedal)
And a gauge mount.
Let me know what you think. I'm open to any thought or ideas.
Shannon
Got the USD's moded/installed
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Mocked up the rear sets. thinking about changing the location of the rear master cylinder.(relocate it closer to pedal)
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And a gauge mount.
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Let me know what you think. I'm open to any thought or ideas.
Shannon
2003 VFR800 ABS
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
27 Dec 2012 23:41
Looks good to me
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
28 Dec 2012 00:14
i am diggin all the fab work :evil: !
lookin good so far,keep us posted.
leon
lookin good so far,keep us posted.
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
21 Jan 2013 22:35
Ok, haven't been doing to much KZ lately. Repaired the stator wires and messing with the handle bar arragement. What do you think, clip on's with custom mounts or fat bars? (KX high bend)
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2003 VFR800 ABS
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
21 Jan 2013 22:52
Can't help you with the bar decision, looking at clipons or superbike bars myself. What are your resets off of or are they for a KZ?
Wayne
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
21 Jan 2013 23:03
Hi Wayne'
Resets are '95 gsxr 750(the wings are cut off). I have only 1 bolt in the top mounting hole just to hold them in place. I am going to weld a lower bolt hole mounting point to the frame.
Shannon
Resets are '95 gsxr 750(the wings are cut off). I have only 1 bolt in the top mounting hole just to hold them in place. I am going to weld a lower bolt hole mounting point to the frame.
Shannon
2003 VFR800 ABS
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
22 Jan 2013 01:27
my vote goes for the dirt bike bars.
leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
22 Jan 2013 03:55
It very much depends on what you will be doing with the rest of the bike....my personal preference is for the fat bars. I can see the clip-ons arrangement looking good with a pair of larger headlights though. Like it so far a lot!!
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
22 Jan 2013 05:07
how are you going to use the bike, daily rider, rough roads, distance? personally ive never like the riding style of drop bars, i prefer to sit on the bike than lay on it. what sort of budget, big budget ? :woohoo:
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Re: Budget Build '78 KZ1000
13 Feb 2013 23:07 - 17 Feb 2013 09:57
So decision made, fat bars it is. I'm in to over 40 crowd and some things are not like they use to be. Even my VFR I feel a little to far forward. Just haven't been able to swallow the pill for a set of helie bars.
So a bit of progress on the bike. The rear sets are done, some frame bracing done (more to do) and decided to change the rear brake linkage set up. It is a bit different, some of it will be hidden when I brace the frame in this area. It also will clean up frame in this area leaveing a chance to mount some rear pegs.
So a bit of progress on the bike. The rear sets are done, some frame bracing done (more to do) and decided to change the rear brake linkage set up. It is a bit different, some of it will be hidden when I brace the frame in this area. It also will clean up frame in this area leaveing a chance to mount some rear pegs.
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2003 VFR800 ABS
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
1975 CB400f
1974 Z50
1978 KZ1000 Retromod
1983 Goldthing (next project, cafe)
1978 CX500 (Cafe project)
2010 VFR1200f
1998 VTR1000
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